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The Will to Succeed
Free Press
December 2008
On Sale: December 9, 2008
240 pages
ISBN: 1439130728
EAN: 9781439130728
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction Biography
"When I'm focused, there is not one single thing, person,
anything that can stand in the way of my doing something.
There is not. If I want something bad enough, I feel I'm
gonna get there." Michael Phelps is one of the greatest competitors the world
has ever seen. From teen sensation in Sydney to bona fide
phenom in Athens, he is now -- after the Beijing Games -- a
living Olympic legend. With an unprecedented eight gold
medals and world-record times in seven events, his
performance at the 2008 Games set a new standard for
success. He ranks among the most elite athletes in the
world, and is both an inspiration and a role model to
millions. The incredible focus he exhibits in practice and
during competition propels him forward to his unrivaled
excellence. In No Limits, Michael Phelps reveals the secrets
to his remarkable success, from his training regimen to his
mental preparation and, finally, to his performance in the pool. Behind Phelps's tally of Olympic gold medals lies a
consistent approach to competition, a determination to win,
and a straightforward passion for his sport. Like Michael
Jordan and Tiger Woods, he has learned to filter out
distractions and deliver stellar performance under pressure.
The road has not always been easy; from the very beginning,
Phelps had to overcome physical setbacks and emotional
trials. When he was younger, he was diagnosed with attention
deficit/hyperactivity disorder; other kids bullied him; even
a teacher said he would never be successful. Later, he had
to work through injuries that jeopardized his career. In
this book, Phelps talks for the first time about how he has
overcome these and other challenges - about how to develop
the mental attitude needed to persevere, not just in
athletic competition but in life. His success is imbued with the perspective of overcoming the
obstacles that come your way and believing in yourself no
matter the odds. No Limits explores the hard work, commitment, and sacrifice
that go into reaching any goal. Whether it is on the
starting block during an Olympic swim meet or in the weight
room on a typical day, Phelps's dedication has led him to
unparalleled excellence. Filled with anecdotes from family
members, friends, teammates, and his coach, No Limits gives
a behind-the-scenes look at the makings of a real champion.
One of Phelps's mottos is "Performance Is Reality," and it
typifies his attitude toward achieving his goals. It's easy
to get bogged down by doubt or to lose focus when a
challenge seems out of reach, but Phelps believes that you
can accomplish anything if you fully commit yourself to it.
Using the eight final swims of the Beijing Olympics as a
model, No Limits is a step-by-step guide to realizing one's
dream.
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